UIL Concert & Sight-Reading Evaluation Information
Conference 1C Varsity; All Middle School Non-Varsity and 1A/2A/3A Non-Varsity
Grade Level: 1 Copyright: 2021 Publisher: RBC Publications Series: Sightreading Series Category: Concert Band
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Concert Band
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RBC Publications
What an iconic set of changes! A staple of jam sessions the world over Peter Blair has taken the chord progression and crafted a wonderful chart for younger bands. Creative rhythmic development throughout makes this chart a winner.
Grade Level: 1 Copyright:…
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Jazz Ensemble
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Publisher:
Kendor Music Publishing
Here’s a classy way to introduce the important Bossa Nova style to your younger players. Very playable but filled with subtle dynamic shadings that are usually found only in more advanced charts. The winds introduce the melody in unison followed by a…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Larry Clark
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Here’s a very easy rock tune with a fun twist - it is built on ten measure phrases! Your band will sound great in a hurry with this one and will have a blast in the process. Punchy Brass licks and outstanding Saxophone lines are a feature of this engaging…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Larry Clark
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
In the various branches of the military, one of the first things that a young recruit learns how to do is to march in step. This march is written in the standard three-part form, with no break strain and is perfect for contest or festival adjudication.
Grade…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Matthew R. Putnam
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
This selection is an exciting opener to any beginning band concert! Champion Fanfare utilizes doubling among brass and woodwind sections to provide ease of teaching while providing students with “backup” to build up confidence. The use of light percussion…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David Samuel
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Open your next holiday concert strong with this Christmastime mash-up of carols for the youngest of bands. Plenty of color in orchestration and lots of opportunities to shine for each section make this an instant holiday classic.
Grade Level: 1 Copyright:…
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Concert Band
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Publisher:
Wingert-Jones Publications
Veteran composer and arranger Larry Clark has crafted a masterful mashup of familiar carols and holiday songs in this easy medley. Your students and audience will enjoy this engaging and entertaining combination of familiar music.
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Style:
String Orchestra
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Publisher:
Kendor Music Publishing
Based on a true story from New Zealand, composer Laura Estes presents an ideal piece for historical lesson plans, as well as for contest and festival performance. Students will learn from - and love - Cook Strait Crossing.
This free download includes two…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Laura Estes
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Using only the first 6 notes of the D-major Scale, composer Peter Terry has created a fun and engaging piece that features optional Gioro. This work is also great for introducing lighter articulations to your ensemble.
Grade Level: 1 Copyright: 2020 Publisher…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Peter Terry
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing